John Murray GALBRAITH


A former Scottish junior goalkeeper who signed for the Steel club on February 11, 1927. Signed to cover for regular goalie Dave Edwards, but also seen as being capable to assume every position on the team. Had just arrived from Scotland, where he played for the Parkheads Junior Club of the Glasgow League.

Made his debut when he came on as a substitue for Edwards in a game where the Steelmen completely vanquished the Philadelphia F. C. 7-0 on March 5, 1927.

His only starting league game came on May 1, 1927 in a 6-5 loss to J & P Coats of Pawtucket. This is how the The Globe describes his debut:

"Edwards was relieved of the goal tending duties for the game against Coats and Galbraith, a newcomer to the club this season, pressed into service. The speed of the Pawtucket forward somewhat dazzled him in the opening minute of play and after eight minutes Coats had notched its third goal. From then on Bethlehem played soccer with the defense much stronger."

Galbraith later played for amongst others the IRT Rangers in the Eastern Soccer League.

Special thanks to Christian Hesle for this biographical information


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